Dallas, TX
Paver Installation in Dallas, TX
A lot of North Dallas homes went up in the 1960s, so the patio or pool deck out back may be sixty years old. The worry is paying for pavers and watching them sink within a year or two, and on Dallas clay that comes down to the base, not the paver. Call (469) 772-6678 and we'll connect you with a paver installer serving Dallas. Before any work starts, ask how deep the compacted stone base will go, what holds the edges, how the patio will shed water away from the house and the pool, and whether tear-out and haul-off of the old slab are in the price. Get those answers in writing, then compare quotes line by line.
Last updated October 23, 2026
If this sounds familiar
"We're replacing the old aggregate pool deck"
One DFW homeowner had "the entire aggregate decking removed and replaced with light walnut travertine pavers." Tear-out, haul-off and the base under the new deck are where those quotes differ most.
"The last patio took a month and still holds water"
"I had previously done my backyard with a competitor and it was a nightmare. It took over a month and I constantly have water pooling in places." Ask how the new patio will slope and where the water goes.
"The roots are lifting everything"
Under big live oaks, roots and shade change where you can dig and what will grow. A good installer works around the root zone instead of through it.
Pavers that stay flat on Dallas clay
The clay here swells when it's wet and shrinks when it's dry. Pavers laid on a thin bed of sand move with it. A compacted crushed stone base, at least 4 inches under a patio and more under a driveway, with an edge restraint and a slope away from the house, is what keeps them flat. More detail: Paver Patio Contractor and Paver Driveway Installation.
Getting a price that won't grow
Ask for a written quote that lists tear-out, haul-off, base depth, edging, joint sand and grading. Those are the lines that show up as "additional charges" on a final bill when they're left off the first one. Texas homeowners report paver prices from about $8 to $30 a square foot depending on the paver and the base work.
Water, pools and the slab
Around a pool, the deck has to drain away from the water and the house, and the surface shouldn't get slick. Travertine shows up around a lot of DFW pools. Ask how they'll handle the coping and the pool's own drains.
Dallas watering rules if you're adding sod or plants
Since May 13, 2026, Dallas bans sprinklers from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day of the year. A variance may be granted for "newly installed landscapes, not including cool-season grasses," so new St. Augustine or Bermuda can qualify. Call Dallas Water Conservation at 214-670-3155. More on sod: Sod Installation.
What's different about Dallas yards
- Alleys. Many North Dallas homes park from a rear alley, so the "driveway" may be a short apron behind the house, and crews may reach the backyard from the alley.
- Older slabs. Sixty-year-old patios and pool decks have to come out first, which adds tear-out and haul-off.
- Live oaks. Big shade trees mean roots to work around and shade that rules out Bermuda grass.
- Retaining walls. Check with Dallas building inspections before you build one. Taller walls usually need engineering. See Retaining Walls and Hardscaping.
What Dallas homeowners call about
Patio pavers, driveway pavers, retaining walls, fire pits, outdoor kitchens, sod, and stamped concrete (press 2 when you call, Stamped Concrete Patios).
What happens after you call
- Call (469) 772-6678, press 1 for pavers and hardscaping or 2 for concrete, and enter your zip.
- You're connected with a pro who works in your part of Dallas.
- They look at the old slab, the drainage and access from the street or alley.
- You get a written price, then the work, then a walk-through before the last payment.
Questions people ask
How much does paver installation cost in Dallas?
Texas homeowners report about $8 to $30 a square foot, depending on the paver, the base work, and tearing out the old slab. Ask for every line in writing.
Can pavers go over my old concrete patio?
Sometimes. Ask the installer whether the old slab is sound, flat and draining well enough to build on, and why they'd keep it or take it out.
Are travertine pavers good around a pool in Dallas?
They show up around a lot of DFW pools. Ask about the base, the slope away from the pool, and the sealer.
How do I water new sod under the Dallas rules?
Sprinklers are off from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day, and Dallas can grant a variance for newly installed warm-season grass. Call 214-670-3155.
Find out what's under your Dallas patio before you pay for a new one
Call (469) 772-6678 and we'll connect you with a paver installer serving Dallas.